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Jacksonville Jaguars place kicker Ryan Santoso kicks a field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers during Saturday’s preseason game in Jacksonville. (GARY MCCULLOUGH/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars place kicker Ryan Santoso kicks a field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers during Saturday’s preseason game in Jacksonville. (GARY MCCULLOUGH/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars waive 3rd kicker of camp, clear spot for McCourt

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have another new kicker, their fourth since opening training camp last month. The Jaguars claimed James McCourt off waivers from the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday and cut Ryan Santoso.
Columbia receiver Camdon Frier (12) rushes up the field as Jaylen Cooper runs to block during Friday’s Preseason Classic against Suwannee. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Camdon Frier (12) rushes up the field as Jaylen Cooper runs to block during Friday’s Preseason Classic against Suwannee. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: SHS fans let former WR Frier hear it at Friday’s Preseason Classic

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, August 22, 2022
Camdon Frier took the field for the opening kickoff of Friday’s Preseason Classic in a different uniform. Suwannee fans didn’t take too kindly to the Florida State commit wearing a Columbia jersey. Before the ball was even kicked, students yelled, “Traitor! Traitor!
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young throws a pass against Cincinnati during the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal on Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (MICHAEL AINSWORTH/Associated Press))

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young throws a pass against Cincinnati during the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal on Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (MICHAEL AINSWORTH/Associated Press))

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: AP preseason All-America team highlighted by Alabama stars

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, August 22, 2022
Alabama stars Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr. are among four players from the top-ranked Crimson Tide selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (right) makes a reception in front of Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane during Saturday’s preseason game in Jacksonville. (GARY MCCULLOUGH/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (right) makes a reception in front of Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane during Saturday’s preseason game in Jacksonville. (GARY MCCULLOUGH/Associated Press)

NFL: Pickett shines vs. starters, Steelers top Jags in preseason

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, August 20, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Kenny Pickett’s second preseason performance was as impressive as his first, and it came against better competition. Pittsburgh’s rookie quarterback completed 6 of 7 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown in a 16-15 victory at Jacksonville on Saturday night.
Former Florida forward Keyontae Johnson smiles after being introduced as a starter before a game against Kentucky, on March 5 in Gainesville. (AP FILE)

Former Florida forward Keyontae Johnson smiles after being introduced as a starter before a game against Kentucky, on March 5 in Gainesville. (AP FILE)

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Keyontae Johnson resuming career at K-State

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, August 20, 2022
GAINESVILLE — Former Florida forward Keyontae Johnson, who collapsed during a game in December 2020 and hasn’t played since, is headed to Kansas State to resume his college career.
Columbia safety Amare Ferrell returns an interception 97 yards for a touchdown while Suwannee running back Marquavious Owens gives chase on Friday night in the Preseason Classic at Langford Stadium. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia safety Amare Ferrell returns an interception 97 yards for a touchdown while Suwannee running back Marquavious Owens gives chase on Friday night in the Preseason Classic at Langford Stadium. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia edges Suwannee in sloppy, tighter than expected Classic

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, August 20, 2022
LIVE OAK — It was about what you’d expect from a Preseason Classic. Both sides were sloppy. There were lots of incompletions, missed assignments and two costly turnovers.
Fort White fullback Maliki Clark celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Branford during Friday's Preseason Classic. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White fullback Maliki Clark celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Branford during Friday's Preseason Classic. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White dominates Branford on both sides of ball in Classic

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, August 20, 2022
BRANFORD — Early in the first quarter of Friday’s Preseason Classic, a light atop a pole near the south end zone of Cleve Sikes Field at Buccaneer Stadium burned out, sending sparks flying down to the ground. A few minutes later, another bulb died.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. makes a catch during practice on July 25 in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. makes a catch during practice on July 25 in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags waiting to see something incredible from their 'Hulk'

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, August 19, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Laviska Shenault is scheduled to make his preseason debut against Pittsburgh on Saturday night. It might also serve as an audition for the rest of league.